An inspirational Christmas story about holiday grief

This Christmas story is VERY personal to me! I wrote it after my beloved mom, Jane, aka Ruby (pictured left) passed away and I wasn't sure how I'd make it through that first Christmas without her. 

While the holidays are joyous and festive for most people, they can be painful and sad for many people, especially those experiencing holiday grief.   So, I came up with the concept of the Christmas checklist--which is twelve inspirational activities--as a way to help me through that first Christmas and help me move through holiday grief.

I'm hoping it will inspire others. Regardless of what you're going through, I believe that joy, peace and love can be found, even in the midst of heartache. And of course, a little romance sprinkled in never hurts.